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☀️🎉🍽 Good Friday Morning, Coulee
January 17, 2025
Caleb Lombardo
January 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes
Good morning and Happy Friday to 2,203(!!!) of my very best friends. ☀️❤️
In this extra fun Friday edition of Good Morning, Coulee, we will cover happenings of the weekend, #ThatLooksGood, Good News, and some local history.
And folks—listen up. In just 52 days, the sun will set at 7pm. We can do this.
It’s a wonderful morning and I’m excited to share it with you. Let’s get into it. 👇
🎶 Song of the Day
Good vibes only.👇
*If you want to listen along as you read, scroll to the top right of this email and click “Read Online”.
💬 Today’s Thought
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.”
📰 Quick Hits
UPDATE: Molson Coors responds to Leinenkugel brothers' statement looking to buy back brewery (News 8000)
La Crosse County Court hosts workshop focused on supporting mental health in the justice system (News 8000)
Outgoing La Crosse Mayor Reynolds on city sales tax, advice for new administration, homeless progress (WIZM)
First sub-zero weather of 2025 recorded in La Crosse, but mild temps are on the way (WIZM)
🍽 #ThatLooksGood
Todays #ThatLooksGood comes from 4 Sisters Wine and Tapas Restaurant—a place that I not only love for their delicious food and great view, but also their accommodations for dietary restrictions.
 White Cheddar Chicken Pizza |  Chardonnay |
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🕰 Local History
📆 What’s Happenin’
🧘♀️ Candlelight Flow and Meditation @ Root Down Yoga // Sunday, 5:30pm
Be led through 30 minutes of gentle movements by candlight, then guided through a 20 minute meditation and end with a 10 minute savasana with singing bowls. Leave feeling relaxed and cared for. Non-heated. Props provided.
🛒 Wellness January Jumpstart @ People’s Food Co-Op // Today, 4pm
Jumpstart your wellness journey at People’s Food Co-op. Join us for product samples, education from community partners, and participation in wellness demonstrations. Pick up a scratch off card at the door for 10%, 15% or 20% off all wellness items purchased that day. Whichever way your path to health leads, we are here to support you on your journey.
💃🕺 Master the Dance Floor @ Concordia Ballroom // Saturday, 10am
Workshop 1:
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Waltz/Rumba
Workshop 2:
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Foxtrot/Tango
Workshop 3:
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Swing/Cha Cha
Additional Information for All Workshops:
- Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and dance shoes (preferably suede soles, or hard-soled shoes). Avoid tennis shoes to prevent injuries.
- Footwear Policy: Participants are asked to change into dance shoes upon arrival to keep the floor clean.
- Early Access: Early arrivals can warm up or dance as long as they respect ongoing classes.
- Single Event Cost: $30 per workshop or $80 for a full day.
- No Partner Needed: All workshops are designed for individuals or pairs.
🍻 Beer Collector Show @ Onalaska Omni Center // Saturday, 8am-2pm
Come shop all the greatest beer collector items! Signs, glassware, memorabilia, and more! Over 50 tables of beer collectibles!
Vendor sign-up: https://airtable.com/appMxhOb9AN8Dj8JY/shrHvPv18umn90d6D
🏀 Midwest Players Classic @ La Crosse Center // Friday & Saturday, 9:15am
The Midwest Players Classic is a high school basketball showcase that will be hosted at the La Crosse Center Friday and Saturday, January 17th and 18th of 2025. The Classic is an opportunity to gather the finest teams from the upper Midwest and feature local, regional, and national talent in highly contested matchups of aspiring state champions.
The Midwest Players Classic has seen 18 teams go on to win state championships in their year of participation, as well as more than 60 players go on to play NCAA Division I basketball, and 14 players reach the highest level and compete in the NBA.
General admission tickets can be purchased online. There will also be QR Copes posted in the lobby of the La Crosse Center to purchase mobile tickets. Tickets for Friday night (4 games) are $10 each. Tickets for Saturday (8 games) are $15 each. Student and Senior Citizen (65+) tickets will be $7. Children ages 5 and under will be admitted free.
🃏 New Year, New You Tarot Card Readings with On The Go Tarot // Saturday, 11am
Want some spiritual guidance to get you set for a super 2025? Let’s see what the tarot cards have to tell us to make the most of the new year. 6 Tarot Card Reading for $25, and Inspirational Oracle card to wrap up the session. www.onthego-tarot.com
🐶 Dachshund Discoveries: On The Farm Book Signing and Reading @ Sweet Valley Artisans // Saturday, 1pm
Get ready for a magical afternoon! Join us for a book signing and reading on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 at Sweet Valley Artisans in Coon Valley., Wisconsin.
Meet the author, Breta Lee and get your book, Dachshund Discoveries: On The Farm signed in person. Breta will be reading the book aloud at 2:00PM. Bear, one of the dachshunds in the book will be visiting for the event!
Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of imagination and wonder. We can’t wait to see you there!
💍 2025 La Crosse Wedding Expo @ La Crosse Center // Sunday, 10am
Join us for the 2025 La Crosse Wedding EXPO from 10:00am - 2:00pm on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the La Crosse Center! The only Wedding Expo happening in January in the La Crosse area with booths full of connections to make with vendors for your big day. General Admission is free and for only $25 you can be a VIP with added perks to have an elevated Expo experience!
This event allows engaged couples to get inspired and plan their big day. As an attendee, you can meet, connect, and book your wedding vendors in one day. With everything from photography to venues, caterers to transportation, and beyond, you're sure to find everything on your list.
We invite you to join us for this year's La Crosse Wedding Expo to connect with the very best wedding professionals during our exhibit! Questions? Email us at [email protected].
👥 Perler Beads Party @ Art House La Crosse // Saturday, 3:30
Get ready to throw it back to the 80s-90s in the most creative way! Join us for an adults-only night of nostalgic fun as we dive into the vibrant world of Perler Beads. Whether you’re crafting magnets or keychains, this workshop is perfect for reliving your childhood and showing off your inner artist.
Enjoy a retro playlist while creating your own custom designs—think classic video game characters, geometric shapes, or your favorite throwback symbols. No experience necessary—just bring your love for neon, patterns, and a good time.
Let’s craft, connect, and embrace the 80s/90s vibe together!
🔴 Polytech Bingo Night @ Eagle’s Club // Sunday, 2:15pm
Join La Crosse Polytechnic at Eagle’s Club for a night of Bingo and a silent auction to raise money for our Junior and Senior trip to Orlando. Cards can be purchased on site.
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☀️😀 A Bit of Good News
Decades after it disappeared, wild rice is booming again on the upper Mississippi River
Via AgWaterDesk:
Wild rice is an annual plant, meaning it completes its entire life cycle in one growing season and then dies. The seeds germinate in spring, then sprout to lie flat on the water like ribbons during their floating-leaf stage. During the summer months, the plants emerge from the water, and new seeds ripen and drop into the river in early fall to start the process over again.
The place now known as Wisconsin has a rich history of wild rice harvesting dating back thousands of years with the Menominee, the original people of the area who were named "People of the Wild Rice." Wild rice, or manoomin, is also closely associated with Ojibwe tribes who arrived in Wisconsin hundreds of years ago in search of "food that grows on water."
Today, it's still a central part of tribal diets and identity, but it's facing serious threats from climate change, fluctuating water levels and human interference. This year, storms and heavy rains in June negatively impacted wild rice production across northern Wisconsin.
🏈🏀 Local Sports
Thursday 1/16
Central Girls Basketball @ Holmen // 5:45pm
Winona Girls Basketball vs. Rochester // 7:30pm
Luther Girls Basketball @ Westby // 7:00pm
Logan Boys Basketball @ Onalaska // 7:15pm
West Salem Girls Basketball vs. Viroqua // 7:00pm
La Crescent Girls Basketball vs. St. Charles // 7:15pm
La Crescent Boys Basketball @ St. Charles // 7:15pm
Winona Boys Basketball @ Rochester // 7:30pm
Friday 1/17
Aquinas Girls Basketball @ West Salem // 4:00pm
Logan Girls Basketball @ Onalaska // 7:15pm
Aquinas Boys Basketball @ Fall Creek // 5:40pm
Luther Boys Basketball vs. Viroqua // 7:00pm
🎶 Live Music
Friday 1/17
6:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Andy Hughes (variety)
7:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Ryan Sauter
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus (Tomah) // Melissa Kay McCarthy
7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Larry’s Drifters (country)
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // House Band with Orr, Orrico, Armstrong, and Gamb ($10 cover)
Saturday 1/18
6:00pm // Winona Athletic Club // Don Harvey Solo Show
6:00pm // Twin Bluffs Bar (Winona) // MadLee Band
6:00pm // Art House La Crosse // Listening Room - Intentional Open Mic & Jam Session (free, donations suggested) tickets
6:00pm // Moose Lodge La Crosse // Uncle Ron
7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Paul Leithold (jazz)
8:00pm // Genzie’s Gameday Pub // Bryce Thomaschefsky/BT Band
Ladies & Gentlemen, the weekend. 🎉
I shall miss you over the weekend—but I’ll see you right back here on Monday morning to get your week started right. Have fun & be safe, my friends. ☀️
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